FITCHBURG — To recognize Banned Books Week in October, Fitchburg State University and the Fitchburg Historical Society are collaborating with “Censoring Cormier: Readings from the Fitchburg State University Archives.” These hour-long events will feature a 30-minute reading, followed by a discussion. The first event will begin at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Fitchburg […]
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New welcome sign a recognition of civic pride for residents, visitors
GROTON — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce announced last week that they sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign in the town of Groton located on the common at the intersection of Route 119 and Nod Road. The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways […]
SJC rules lawsuits against Harvard over stolen body parts from morgue can move forward
Lawsuits against Harvard in relation to a macabre scheme that led human body parts to be sold out of the morgue for several years may move forward, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Monday.
Market Basket financial officer ousted as leadership shake-up continues
A long-serving Market Basket executive will join her former boss in the unemployment rolls after speaking with the Boston Herald and other media outlets.
On exhibit at the Ashby Free Public Library: The art of Jimmy
ASHBY — Inspired by the iconic spray-paint scenes in the movie “Beat Street,” Jimmy Hewitt first picked up a can of paint with one goal in mind — to recreate the bold characters and colorful letters that captivated him on screen. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion — one that helps him find […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Oct. 6, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 6, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
